Downe village

Planning page

This is the page dedicated to listing planning applications received by Bromley Council affecting Downe parish and consequent decisions and issues. It will be updated regularly. For full details you are recommended to go to the Bromley Council website.

w/b 1 June 2020

Two new applications:

20/01782/PLUD

Honeysuckle House

2 Mill Lane

Downe

BR6 7HP

Detached double garage at side PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

19/03568/RECON

Kinross

North End Lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Minor material amendment comprising of variation of conditions 2 and 4 of planning Application ref: DC/19/03568/FULL6 for demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey ground floor extension to the side, elevational alterations to provide roof over extended bungalow with habitable accommodation in the roof space and rooflights to sides/ front to allow for incorporating sliding doors and Juliet balconies and the use of new slate tiles instead of retaining existing tiles.

Subdivision of residential plot and erection of a detached dwellinghouse with curtilage and parking area

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w/b 6 April 2020

One new decision:

19/05159/FULL6

Application Permitted

2 Luxted Farm Cottages

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Proposal to create a new vehicular crossover to serve an existing residential dwelling

w/b 30 March 2020

Two new appeals:

AP/20/00060/VACOND

09/00145/RECON

Application Refused

Landway House

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Removal of condition 2 (removal of permitted development rights) of permission 09/00145/FULL2 allowed on appeal for the conversion and renovation of existing outbuildings for change of use to live/work unit including formation of residential curtilage and demolition of existing structures.

AP/20/00057/S78

19/05106/FULL1

Application Refused

Downe Hall Farm

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LF

Conversion of existing building into a one bedroom dwelling, roof alterations to incorporate dormer extension, elevational alterations and provision of private garden area and two parking spaces.

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey ground floor extension to the side, elevational alterations to provide roof over extended bungalow with habitable accommodation in the roof space and rooflights to sides/ front

09/00145/RECON

Application Refused

Landway House

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Removal of condition 2 (removal of permitted development rights) of permission 09/00145/FULL2 allowed on appeal for the conversion and renovation of existing outbuildings for change of use to live/work unit including formation of residential curtilage and demolition of existing structures.

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w/b 9 March 2020

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One new appeal:

AP/20/00040/S78

19/05309/FULL6

Application refused

Landway House

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Introduction of four rooflights to rear roofslope of dwelling with bi fold doors at ground floor rear elevation to serve living room. Changes to windows and doors serving annex and home office to include enclosure of car barn element of design with windows as per previous approval

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w/b 1 March 2020

Decided appeal:

19/00251/S78

DC/1/02579/FULL11

Appeal Dismissed

Redriff

Birdhouse lane

Downe

BR6 7JL

Demolition of existing stable buildings and erection of 1 ½ storey three bedroom house

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w/b 17 February 2020

One new application:

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20/00360/PLUD

4 West Hill

Downe

BR6 7JJ

Conversion of existing outbuilding from storage to art studio/ yoga room and home office, ancillary to existing dwellinghouse. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

One new decision:

19/05309/FULL6

Application refused

Landway House

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Introduction of four rooflights to rear roofslope of dwelling with bi fold doors at ground floor rear elevation to serve living room. Changes to windows and doors serving annex and home office to include enclosure of car barn element of design with windows as per previous approval

One new appeal:

AP/20/0028/S78

19/04485/FULL6

Application Refused

Snapdragon

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LF

Loft conversion with rear dormer

w/b 10 February 2020

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One new application:

20/00305/PLUD

Old Farmhouse

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Erection of 3no. outbuildings

One new decision:

19/05106/FULL1

Application Refused

Downe Hall Farm

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LF

Conversion of existing building into a one bedroom dwelling, roof alterations to incorporate dormer extension, elevational alterations and provision of private garden area and two parking spaces.

Removal of condition 2 (removal of permitted development rights) of permission 09/00145/FULL2 allowed on appeal for the conversion and renovation of existing outbuildings for change of use to live/work unit including formation of residential curtilage and demolition of existing structures.

Introduction of four rooflights to rear roofslope of dwelling with bi fold doors at ground floor rear elevation to serve living room. Changes to windows and doors serving annex and home office to include enclosure of car barn element of design with windows as per previous approval

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w/b 13 January 2020

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One new application:

19/05159/FULL6

2 Luxted Farm Cottages

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Proposal to create a new vehicular crossover to serve an existing residential dwelling

T1 Large Horse Chesnut near end of G1 – Remove any dead branches. Lift canopy above school grounds to give approx. 4m clearance of roof below but ensuring that only secondary branches are removed (not main scaffold limbs)

G2 Group of mixed species on boundary near end of crossing hedge. (60m from roadside boundary) – Remove any dead branches. Lift canopy above school grounds to give approx. 4m clearance of roof below making pruning cuts back to main stem to avoid truncated ends.

w/b 2 December 2019

Two new applications:

19/04729/FULL6

Millbush Cottage

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JX

Replacement garage

19/04731/FULL6

Fairways

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Demolish existing garage and build a single storey rear extension

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w/b 25 November 2019

One new decision:

19/04096/FULL6 and 19/04105/LBC

Application Refused

Farthing Street Farm House

Farthing Street

Downe

BR6 7JB

Single storey side extension

w/b 11 November 2019

One new appeal:

19/00251/S78

Redriff

Birdhouse lane

Downe

BR6 7JL

Demolition of existing stable buildings and erection of 1 ½ storey three bedroom house

T1 Large Horse Chesnut near end of G1 – Remove any dead branches. Lift canopy above school grounds to give approx. 4m clearance of roof below but ensuring that only secondary branches are removed (not main scaffold limbs)

G2 Group of mixed species on boundary near end of crossing hedge. (60m from roadside boundary) – Remove any dead branches. Lift canopy above school grounds to give approx. 4m clearance of roof below making pruning cuts back to main stem to avoid truncated ends.

One new decision:

18/02851/CONDIT

Acceptable to discharge conditions

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

Discharge of conditions in relation to planning permission 18/02851/FULL1

Removal of existing ground floor link connecting garage to the existing dwelling, replacement with a flat a roof glazed link. Additional pitched roof dormer to the second floor.

(Amendment to application previously permitted.)

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w/b 14 October 2019

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One new application:

19/04096/FULL6 and 19/04105/LBC

Farthing Street Farm House

Farthing Street

Downe

BR6 7JB

Single storey side extension

One new decision:

19/01864/FULL1

Application Permitted

Christmas Tree Farm

Cudham Road

Downe

BR67LF

Continued use of temporary overflow visitors car park in field east of Christmas Tree Farm, accessed from Cudham Road

and one new appeal:

19/02360/FULL6

Application Refused

2 Hangrove Cottages

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Two storey side and rear extension

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w/b 7 October 2019

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Three new decisions including one new appeal decision:

17/05809/FULL1

Application Refused/ Appeal Allowed

Yonder Farm

Orange Court Lane

Downe

BR6 7JD

Removal of redundant equine building situated adjacent to the southern site boundary and the stationing of a log cabin for residential use (in alternative siting)

19/03137/TREE

No Objection

Queens Head

25 High Street

Downe

BR6 7US

Cherry tree in small triangle of land between Queens Head Public House and St Mary’s Church – Reduce weight on large overhanging branches

19/03491/FULL6

Fairways

Application Refused

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Single storey front extension and replacement of front flat roof with a pitched roof

19/03466/PLUD

Fairways

Development is NOT lawful

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Single storey rear extension and alterations to the existing rear dormer windows. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

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w/b 30 September

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One decision this week:

19/03421/PLUD

Development is Lawful

26 Standard Road

Downe

BR6 7HL

Extension(s) to rear of existing dwelling incorporating conversion of existing garage and addition of porch to front of dwelling. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

w/b 23 Sept 2019

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Two new applications:

19/03568/FULL6

Kinross

North End lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey ground floor extension to the side, elevational alterations to provide roof over extended bungalow with habitable accommodation in the roof space and rooflights to sides/ front

19/03137/TREE

Queens Head

25 High Street

Downe

BR6 7US

Cherry tree in small triangle of land between Queens Head Public House and St Mary’s Church – Reduce weight on large overhanging branches

w/b 16 Sept 2019

Two new applications:

19/03636/FULL6

Downe Hall

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LF

Removal of existing ground floor link connecting garage to the existing dwelling, replacement with a flat a roof glazed link. Additional pitched roof dormer to the second floor.

18/02851/CONDIT

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

Discharge of conditions in relation to planning permission 18/02851/FULL1

Condition 2 – Landscaping, 4 – Materials, 5 – Windows

One new decision:

19/03023/PLUD

Development is NOT LAWFUL

Meadow Cottage

Orange Court Lane

Downe

BR6 7JD

The erection within the curtilage of the dwelling house of a gymnasium with bathing and changing facilities constructed of materials externally that match those of the dwellinghouse PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

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w/b 9 September 2019

One new application:

19/03491/FULL6

Fairways

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Single storey front extension and replacement of front flat roof with a pitched roof

One new decision:

19/02822/FULL1

Grasslands Farm

Application Permitted

High Elms Road

Downe

Equestrian ménage 60m x 20m

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w/b 2 September 2019

No new decisions or appeals. Three new applications:

19/03466/PLUD

Fairways

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Single storey rear extension and alterations to the existing rear dormer windows. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

19/03421/PLUD

26 Standard Road

Downe

BR6 7HL

Extension(s) to rear of existing dwelling incorporating conversion of existing garage and addition of porch to front of dwelling. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

19/03418/Tree

Trowmers

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Lime tree near house. Fell

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w/b 27 August 2019

No new applications or appeals. Four new decisions:

19/02908/ELUD

Development is NOT lawful

Downe Activity Centre

Birdhouse Lane

Downe

BR6 7LJ

New works included external cladding over the existing façade, structural strengthening, internal reorganisation, new door openings, provision of an accessible toilet/ shower room with external accessible ramp, and front canopy over washing area. Lawful development certificate (EXISTING)

Demolition of existing stable buildings and erection of 1 1/2 storey three bedroom house

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w/b 19 August 2019

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No new decisions or appeals. One new application.

19/03023/PLUD

Meadow Cottage

Orange Court Lane

Downe

BR6 7JD

The erection within the curtilage of the dwelling house of a gymnasium with bathing and changing facilities constructed of materials externally that match those of the dwellinghouse PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

Notice of the date of the hearing for the appeal for Yonder Farm has been given:

19th September at 10am

Committee Room 2

Civic Centre

Stockwell Close

Bromley

BR1 3UH

Appeal against refusal of a planning permission for removal of redundant equine building situated adjacent to the southern site boundary and the stationing of a log cabin for residential use.

w/b 29 July 2019

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One new application:

19/02908/ELUD

Downe Activity Centre

Birdhouse Lane

Downe

BR6 7LJ

New works included external cladding over the existing façade, structural strengthening, internal reorganisation, new door openings, provision of an accessible toilet/ shower room with external accessible ramp, and front canopy over washing area. Lawful development certificate (EXISTING)

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey ground floor extension to the side, elevational alterations to provide roof over bungalow with habitable accommodation in the roof space.

19/00619/FULL6

Application Refused

Kinross

North End lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Replacement of detached garage and summer house with garden building (RETROSPECTIVE)

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w/c 13 May 2019

One new decision:

19/01290/HHPA

Prior Approval not required

Terrysfield

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 5.5m, for which the maximum height would be 365m and for which height of eaves would be 2.5m. 42 day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval.

No new applications or appeals. Three new decisions. Decision on Buckston Browne not included on list however decided on 29 April.

18/05466/FULL6

Application Permitted

2 Buckston Browne Gardens

Downe

BR6 7FF

Single Storey rear extension

19/01151/PLUD

Development is Lawful

Spencers Grove

Birdhouse Lane

Downe

Br6 7LJ

Erection of a detached building as garage

19/00641/FULL6

Application Refused

Kinross

North End lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey ground floor extension to the side, elevational alterations to provide roof over bungalow with habitable accommodation in the roof space.

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w/c 8 April 2019

No new appeals. Two new decisions:

19/00765/TREE

No Objection

Pondfield House

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Scots Pine on right hand side of drive – Fell to near ground level

19/00619/FULL6

Application Refused

Kinross

North End lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Replacement of detached garage and summer house with garden building (RETROSPECTIVE)

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 5.5m, for which the maximum height would be 365m and for which height of eaves would be 2.5m. 42 day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval.

w/c 1 April 2019

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No new applications or appeals. One new decision:

19/00575/PLUD

Proposal Use/ Development is NOT Lawful

Lawful Development Certificate (proposed)

Terrysfield

Luxted Road

Downe

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w/c 25 March 2019

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No new applications or decisions. Two new appeals:

AP/19/00061/S78

DC/18/04688/FULL6

19 Standard Road

Downe

BR6 7HJ

Single storey side extension incorporating light lanterns

AP/19/00062/S78

DC/18/03991/FULL1

Croft Cottage

High Elms Road

Downe

BR6 7JL

Conversion and modification of 2 existing outbuildings to provide a 3 bedroom dwelling; and conversion of 2 existing outbuildings to provide a home office, a games room and a gym in connection with Croft Cottage, High Elms Road

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w/c 18 March 2019

One new application. No new appeals or decisions.

19/00765/TREE

Pondfield House

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Scots Pine on right hand side of drive – Fell to near ground level

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w/c 11 March

One new application and one decision. No new appeals.

New application:

19/00641/FULL6

Kinross

North End lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey ground floor extension to the side, elevational alterations to provide roof over bungalow with habitable accommodation in the roof space.

New decision:

18/04688/FULL6

Application refused

19 Standard Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7HJ

Single Storey side extension incorporating light lanterns

w/c 4 March

One new application. No new appeals or decisions.

19/00619/FULL6

Kinross

North End lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Replacement of detached garage and summer house with garden building (RETROSPECTIVE)

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w/c 25 February

19/00575/PLUD

Lawful Development Certificate (proposed)

Terrysfield

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JT

w/c 11 February

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One new decision. No new applications or appeals.

18/0399/FULL1

Application Refused

Croft Cottage

High Elms Road

Downe

BR6 7JL

w/c 4 February

Two new decision this week. No new applications or appeals.

18/05455/PLUD

Proposal Use/ Development is Lawful

2 Hangrove Cottages

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Front porch, rear dormer to increase existing loft space and detached outbuilding to side of property. Lawful Development Certificate (proposed)

18/05065/FULL6

St Mary Cottage

Application premitted

High Elms Road

Downe

BR6 7JL

Replacement of garage roof tiles. Existing roof cedar shingle tiles to be removed and replaced with grey slate to match the dwelling on the property

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w/c 14 January

One new application:

18/05466/FULL6

2 Buckston Browne Gardens

Downe

BR6 7FF

Single Storey rear extension

Two new decisions:

18/04739/FULL6

Application permitted

4 Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Installation of an access ramp within the front garden

18/05274/HHPA

Prior Approval Not Required

2 Hangrove Cottages,

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 6m (beyond the original rear wall by 6m), for which the maximum height would be 4m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 4m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 3m) – (42 day notification for householder permitted development prior approval)

w/c 2 January 2019

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Two new decisions:

18/04846/PLUD

Proposed development is lawful

Kinross

North End Lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Proposed roof alterations

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

18/04848/PLUD

Proposed development is not lawful

Kinross

North End Lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Proposed single storey side extension

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

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w/c 21 December 2018

One new application:

18/05455/PLUD

2 Hangrove Cottages

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Front porch, rear dormer to increase existing loft space and detached outbuilding to side of property. Lawful Development Certificate (proposed)

One new decision:

18/03722/FULL6

Application Refused

Snapdragon

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LF

Loft conversion with rear dormer

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w/c 17 December 2018

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One new application. No new decisions or appeals.

18/05065/FULL6

St Mary Cottage

High Elms Road

Downe

BR6 7JL

Replacement of garage roof tiles. Existing roof cedar shingle tiles to be removed and replaced with grey slate to match the dwelling on the property.

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w/c 10 December 2018

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One new application:

18/05274/HHPA

2 Hangrove Cottages,

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 6m (beyond the original rear wall by 6m), for which the maximum height would be 4m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 4m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (maximum eaves height of propoed and previous extensions 3m) – (42 day notification for householder permitted development prior approval)

One new decision:

18/04809/HHPA

Prior Approval Not Required

Kinross

North End Lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 8m (beyond the original rear wall by 8m), for which the maximum height would be 3.6m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 3.6m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 3m) – (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

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w/c 3 December 2018

One new decision. No new applications or appeals.

18/04064/PLUD

Development is LAWFUL

The Coach House

Orange Court lane

Downe

BR6 7JD

Erection of an outbuilding LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

w/c 26 November

One new decision which has been appealed. No new applications.

17/05809/FULL1

Application Refused

Yonder Farm

Orange Court lane

Downe

BR6 7JD

Removal of redundant equine building situated adjacent to the southern site boundary and the stationing of a log cabin in its place for residential use

w/c 19 November 2018

One new application. No new decisions or appeals

18/04739/FULL6

4 Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Installation of an access ramp within the front garden

w/c 12 November 2018

One new decision:

18/04141/RECON

Approved

Trowmers

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Variation of condition 18 (compliance with submitted plans) of permission ref. 17/00607 granted for a detached dwelling with integral garage on land adjacent to Trowmers with vehicular access from Cudham Road, in order to allow the addition of 3 rooflights and a suntube.

Two new applications:

18/04846/PLUD

Kinross

North End Lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Proposed roof alterations

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

18/04848/PLUD

Kinross

North End Lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Proposed single storey side extension

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

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w/c 5 November

No new decisions or appeals this week. One new application:

18/04809/HHPA

Kinross

North End Lane

Downe

BR6 7HQ

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 8m (beyond the original rear wall by 8m), for which the maximum height would be 3.6m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 3.6m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 3m) – (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

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w/c 29 October

One new application:

18/04688/FULL6

19 Standard Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7HJ

Single Storey side extension incorporating light lanterns

and one new decision:

18/04243/HHPA

Prior Approval Not Required

Homefield

West Hill

Downe

BR6 7JJ

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 8m (beyond the original rear wall by 8m), for which the maximum height would be 3.6m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 3.6m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.675m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 2.675m) - (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

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w/c 22 October

No new applications or appeals. Two new decisions:

18/03033/FLXAG

Prior approval granted

Luxted Farm, Luxted Road, Downe, BR6 7JT

Change of use of Agricultural Building to Class C3 Dwellinghouse (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways, noise, contamination, flooding risks, location and siting, external appearance under Class Q of Part 3 of schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015)

Replacement shower and toilet block and area of grasscrete hardstanding to form car park

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w/c 1 October

18/04141/RECON

Trowmers

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Variation of condition 18 (compliance with submitted plans) of permission ref. 17/00607 granted for a detached dwelling with integral garage on land adjacent to Trowmers with vehicular access from Cudham Road, in order to allow the addition of 3 rooflights and a sun tube.

18/0399/FULL1

Croft Cottage

High Elms Road

Downe

BR6 7JL

Conversion and modification of 2 existing outbuildings to provide a 3 bedroom dwelling; and conversion of 2 existing outbuildings to provide a home office, a games room and a gym in connection with Croft Cottage, High Elms Road

One new decision:

17/02337/FULL2

Application withdrawn

Yonder Farm

Orange Court lane

Downe

BR6 7JD

Change of use of land and buildings to commercial livery yard, dressage centre and incidental groom’s accommodation (retrospective application)

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w/c 24 September 2018

18/04243/HHPA

Homefield

West Hill

Downe

BR6 7JJ

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 8m (beyond the original rear wall by 8m), for which the maximum height would be 3.6m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 3.6m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.675m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 2.675m) - (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

18/04064/PLUD

The Coach House

Orange Court lane

Downe

BR6 7JD

Erection of an outbuilding LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

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w/c 3 September

Three new decisions this week. No new applications or appeals.

18/02479/PLUD

Proposed use/ development is NOT lawful

2 Hangrove Cottages

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Dormer to existing loft conversion, side and rear single storey extensions. PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

18/02851/FULL1

Application Permitted

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

Conversion and adaptation of existing ‘Tall Barn’ into 1x four bedroom dwelling, with associated access and landscaping, together with parking scheme for the adjoining two existing units.

Change of use of Agricultural Building to Class C3 Dwellinghouse (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways, noise, contamination, flooding risks, location and siting, external appearance under Class Q of Part 3 of schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015)

w/c 2 July

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18/02851/FULL1

Petleys Farm

Luxted Road

Downe

Conversion and adaptation of existing ‘Tall Barn’ into 1x four bedroom dwelling, with associated access and landscaping, together with parking scheme for the adjoining two existing units.

Rear dormer extension with balcony, first floor extension, erection of side porch and erection of conservatory. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)

17/05384/HHPA

Prior Approval not required

2 Hangrove Cottages

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 5.6m (beyond the original wall by 5.6m), for which the maximum height would be 4m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 4 m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 3m) – (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

Demolition of conservatory, part one/two storey side extension and internal alterations resulting in window re-positioning.

17/05384/HHPA

2 Hangrove Cottages

Cudham Road

Downe

BR6 7LE

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 5.6m (beyond the original wall by 5.6m), for which the maximum height would be 4m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 4 m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 3m) – (42 Day Noification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

Removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission ref 02/01905 (for use of building and land for stables and construction of sand school and use of land for keeping of horses) to enable use of buildings and sand school for commercial use

15/00346/ENFMCU

Appeal Dismissed

Appeal against an enforcement notice issued against unauthorized change of use to a mixed use as commercial livery yard workers accommodation.

15/00139/NONDET or PP-03576544

Appeal Dismissed

Appeal against Council’s failure to determine within the specified period, an application for a certificate of lawfulness for use of part of barn as residential dwelling. CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR AN EXISTING USE.

15/00348/ENBCNA

Enforcement notice quashed

Appeal against enforcement notice issued for the breach of conditions 3 and 4 of permission 02/01905 relating to prohibition of commercial use.

“The commercial premisies referred to as ‘Yellow Barn’ in this application shall be used as a ground floor farm shop incorporating a butchery and green grocery and ancillary first floor restaurant, and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Classes A1 or A3 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and reenacting that Order with or without modification). The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the plans set out in Drawing No PROP-01, Rev 3 of application reference 15/03635/FULL3 – unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

w/c 23 October - decisions

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17/04215/HHPA

Prior Approval Not Required

Elder Cottage

Rookery Road

Downe

BR6 7JQ

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 5.44m (beyond the original rear wall by 7.07m), for which the maximum height would be 4.0m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 4.0m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.1m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 2.1m) – (42 Day notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed two storey side extension and rear dormer roof extension.

17/03828/FULL1 and 17/03830/LBC

Application Permitted

Petleys

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Part demolition of existing timber frame barns and stores and construction of new extension to existing stable block to create two bedroom residential unit ancillary to the main house

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w/c 18 September

17/04215/HHPA

Elder Cottage

Rookery Road

Downe

BR6 7JQ

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the house as existing by 5.44m (beyond the original rear wall by 7.07m), for which the maximum height would be 4.0m (maximum height of proposed and previous extensions 4.0m), and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.1m (maximum eaves height of proposed and previous extensions 2.1m) – (42 Day notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) for the construction of roof alterations and dormer extensions and single-storey side and rear extensions following Prior Approval under ref: 17/01054/HHPA

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w/c 4 September

17/03802/PLUD

6 Cross Ashes

Rookery Road

Downe

BR6 7JF

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed two storey side extension and rear dormer roof extension.

17/03828/FULL1

Petleys

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Part demolition of existing timber frame barns and stores and construction of new extension to existing stable block to create two bedroom residential unit ancillary to the main house

17/03830/LBC

Petleys

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Part demolition of existing timber frame barns and stores and contruction of new extension to existing stable block to create two bedroom residential unit ancillary to the main house

17/03833/FULL6

Petleys Farm House

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Single storey rear extension

w/c 21 August

17/03595/PLUD

Elder Cottage

Rookery Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7JQ

Grid Ref:

543116,161898

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of replacement single storey rear extension to provide dining/living area.

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

w/c 14 August

one application this week

17/03531/PLUD

Beechcroft

Hangrove Hill

Downe

BR6 7LG

Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) for the construction of roof alterations and dormer extensions and single-storey side and rear extensions following Prior Approval under ref: 17/01054/HHPA

w/c 7 August

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new appeal:

AP/17/00228/S78 EN/DC16/05885/FLXAG

The Barn Adjacent Chesnut Lodge, North End Lane, Downe

Change of use of Agricultural Building to Class C3 Dwellinghouse (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways, noise contamination, flooding risks, location and siting under Class Q of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015)

Single storey rear extension for which prior approval was determined under ref: 17/01164/HHPA. Lawful Development Certificate Proposed

Decisions:

17/01713/TREE

No Objection

Christopher Ryder

Pondfield House

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Laurels- reduce by 1m and trim to previous points.

Oak at front – remove 3 low limbs on phone line over road

Plum by gate – fell to near ground level

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W/C 15 May

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17/00588/RECON

Application Refused

Yellow Barn

Holwood Farm

New Road Hill

Keston

BR2 6AB

Removal of Condition 7 of planning permission reference 16/02897 which stipulates: “The commercial premises referred to as ‘Yellow Barn’ in this application shall be used as a ground floor farm shop incorporating a butchery and green grocery and ancillary first floor restaurant, and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Classes A1 or A3 of the Schedule of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification). The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the plans set out in Drawing No PROP-01, Rev 3 of application reference 15/03635/FULL3 – unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

17/00607/FULL1

Application Permitted

Trowmers

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7JS

Detached dwelling with integral garage on land adjacent to Trowmers with vehiclular access from Cudham Road (Revsions to permission ref 15/04895 comprising dormer extensions and a front gable to incorporate rooms within the roof)

17/01230/PLUD

Proposed Use/Development is Not Lawful

1 Eastcroft Villas

Luxted Road

Downe

BR6 7LA

Part conversion of garage into shower / wc including elevational alterations LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

W/C 8 May

17/01523/FULL1

Joanna Russell

2 Crow Hill

Rookery Road

Downe

BR6 7JE

Change of use of the site from a cattery to residential use. Demolition of existing buildings and structures, and the construction of a one/two storey four bedroom dwelling.

The entrances are being changed to accommodate a change of internal layout of the crypts. There is no change to the approved scheme in terms of external dimensions of the buildings, positioning of the buildings on the site or ridge height which are shown as matching existing. Number of crypts (690) remains the same as previously approved.

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.5m, for which the maximum height would be 3.75m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m. (42 day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)

15/03448/CONDIT

David Bord

Landway House

Petleys Farm

Downe

BR6 7JS

Details of conditions submitted in relation to planning permission ref:15/03448/FULL1

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.33m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.48m. 42 day notification for householder permitted development prior approval.

10 April
There were no new applications, decisions, appeals

As before
Appeals/Inquiries:

Public Inquiry
15 May 2017
Yonder Farm
Orange Court Lane, Downe
3 appeals
Removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission reference 02/01905 (for use of building and land for stables and construction of sand school and use of land for keeping of horses) to enable use of buildings and sand school for commercial use

Appeal against an enforcement notice issued against unauthorised change of use to a mixed use as commercial livery yard workers’ accommodation.

Appeal against enforcement notice issued for the breach of conditions 3 and 4 of permission 02/01905 relating to prohibition of commercial use.

17/01054/HHPA
Prior Approval Required
Beechcroft
Hangrove Hill
Downe
BR6 7LG
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m,
for which the maximum height would be 3.33m and
for which the height of the eaves would be 2.48m.
42 day notification for householder permitted development prior approval.

Public Inquiry
15 May 2017
Yonder Farm
Orange Court Lane, Downe
3 appeals
Removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission reference 02/01905 (for use of building and land for stables and construction of sand school and use of land for keeping of horses) to enable use of buildings and sand school for commercial use

Appeal against an enforcement notice issued against unauthorised change of use to a mixed use as commercial livery yard workers’ accommodation.

Appeal against enforcement notice issued for the breach of conditions 3 and 4 of permission 02/01905 relating to prohibition of commercial use.

Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.500m, for which the maximum height would be 3.750m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.000m. (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval).

17/01054/HHPA
Beechcroft
Hangrove Hill
BR6 7LG
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.33m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.48m. 42 day notification of householder permitted development prior approval.

Public Inquiry
15 May 2017
Yonder Farm
Orange Court Lane, Downe
3 appeals
Removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission reference 02/01905 (for use of building and land for stables and construction of sand school and use of land for keeping of horses) to enable use of buildings and sand school for commercial use

Appeal against an enforcement notice issued against unauthorised change of use to a mixed use as commercial livery yard workers’ accommodation.

Appeal against enforcement notice issued for the breach of conditions 3 and 4 of permission 02/01905 relating to prohibition of commercial use.

Adjacent Authority: Croydon
17/01021/ADJ
Whitgift Centre North End Croydon
Croydon Council
Grid ref:
540692,169162
[Note: large development with impact on conservation areas]

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6 March 2017

Applications

17/00607/FULL1

Trowmers

Luxted Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7JS

Grid Ref:

543102,161551

Detached dwelling with integral garage on land adjacent to Trowmers with vehicular access from Cudham Road (Revisions to permission ref 15/04895 comprising dormer extensions and a front gable to incorporate rooms within the roof)

Listed Building Consent - Proposed Memorial Museum (Use Class D2) with ancillary café/ shop (Use Class A1/A3) with associated car parking, landscaping and alterations to the access points, demolition of modern annex building at St Georges Chapel, partial change of use of the internal chapel space from D1 (Place of Worship) to D2 (Assembly and Leisure) and minor alterations to the listed building.

27 February 2017

Applications

None

Decisions

16/04850/ELUD

Existing Use/Development is Lawful

Mill Farm

High Elms Road

Downe

Orpington

Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)

Lawful development certificate to confirm outbuilding has been used as B8 Commercial storage for over 10 years in pursuant to ref: 16/02944/B8RES

16/05861/FULL6

Application Refused

10 Standard Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7HL

Full App (Householder Development)

Single storey rear extension and first floor extension to create two storey dwelling incorporating two storey rear gable and front and rear dormers.

16/05885/FLXAG

Application Refused

The Barn Adjacent Chestnut Lodge

North End Lane

Downe

Orpington

Agricultural to Flex Use or Resi (GPDO)

Change of use of Agricultural Building to Class C3 Dwelling house (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways, noise contamination, flooding risks, location and siting under Class Q of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015)

"The commercial premises referred to as 'Yellow Barn' in this application shall be used as a ground floor farm shop incorporating a butchery and green grocery and ancillary first floor restaurant, and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Classes A1 or A3 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification). The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the plans set out in Drawing No PROP-01, Rev 3 of application reference 15/03635/FULL3 - unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority."

Decisions

None

Appeals/Inquiries

15 May 2017

Yonder Farm, as before

13 February 2017

Applications

None

Decisions

none

Appeals/Inquiries

15 May 2017

Yonder Farm, as before

6 February 2017

Applications

16/05541/PLUD

2 Hangrove Cottages

Cudham Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7LE

Grid Ref:

543746,161013

Single storey side and rear extensions and rear dormer

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)

Decisions

None

Appeals/Inquiries

15 May 2017

Yonder Farm, as before

Not in Downe Parish, in Biggin Hill Ward

17/00342/AVIATN

Biggin Hill Airport Ltd

Churchill Way

Biggin Hill

TN16 3BN

Grid Ref:

541744,160173

Consultation under Schedule 2, Part 8 Class F of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 in respect of the proposed erection of a Storage Building (for operational equipment) with ancillary office space, associated car parking, vehicular access, security gates and fencing north of the Terminal Area at Biggin Hill Airport

30 January 2017

Applications

17/00160/PLUD

2 Keith Cottages

Luxted Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7JY

Grid Ref:

543290,160456

Single storey rear extension

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)

Decisions

none

Appeals/Inquiries

15 May 2017

Yonder Farm

Orange Court Lane, Downe

3 appeals

Removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission reference 02/01905 (for use of building and land for stables and construction of sand school and use of land for keeping of horses) to enable use of buildings and sand school for commercial use

Appeal against an enforcement notice issued against unauthorised change of use to a mixed use as commercial livery yard workers’ accommodation.

Appeal against enforcement notice issued for the breach of conditions 3 and 4 of permission 02/01905 relating to prohibition of commercial use.

23 January 2017

Applications

17/00108/FULL6

6 Cross Ashes

Rookery Road

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7JF

Grid Ref:

543067,161999

Part one/two storey side/rear extension and elevational alterations

17/00185/PLUD

Beechcroft

Hangrove Hill

Downe

Orpington

BR6 7LG

Grid Ref:

543789,160566

Single storey rear extension and elevational alterations

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)

Decisions

none

Public Inquiry

15 May 2017

Yonder Farm

Orange Court Lane, Downe

3 appeals

Removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission reference 02/01905 (for use of building and land for stables and construction of sand school and use of land for keeping of horses) to enable use of buildings and sand school for commercial use

Appeal against an enforcement notice issued against unauthorised change of use to a mixed use as commercial livery yard workers’ accommodation.

Appeal against enforcement notice issued for the breach of conditions 3 and 4 of permission 02/01905 relating to prohibition of commercial use.

16 January 2017

Applications

6/05885/FLXAG

The Barn Adjacent Chestnut Lodge

North End Lane

Downe

Orpington

Grid Ref:

543432,162535

Change of use of Agricultural Building to Class C3 Dwellinghouse (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways, noise contamination, flooding risks, location and siting under Class Q of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015)

Removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission reference 02/01905 (for use of building and land for stables and construction of sand school and use of land for keeping of horses) to enable use of buildings and sand school for commercial use

Appeal against an enforcement notice issued against unauthorised change of use to a mixed use as commercial livery yard workers’ accommodation.

Appeal against enforcement notice issued for the breach of conditions 3 and 4 of permission 02/01905 relating to prohibition of commercial use